Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Dana Marilyn Hexamer

Dana Marilyn Hexamer

Feb 16, 2025

Dana "Marilyn" Hexamer, 88, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on February 16, 2025. Born on September 14, 1936, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of James F. McGill and Florence (Cook) McGill. Marilyn married the love of her life, Larry Hexamer, on November 23, 1957, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anderson.

Marilyn had a successful career as an office...

Joshua Ty Dutrow

Joshua Ty Dutrow

Feb 15, 2025

Joshua Ty Dutrow, 40, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN following an extended illness. 

He was born on June 28, 1984, in Anderson, Indiana to Raymond Luther Dutrow and Mary Melinda (Turner) Sarten. He was a 2002 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. 

He had most recently been...

Stephen J. Sharpe

Stephen J. Sharpe

Feb 13, 2025

Stephen J. Sharpe, 68, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home in Lapel following an extended illness. He was born on June 7, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana to James H. and Vada L. (Fitzwater) Sharpe. He was a 1975 graduate of Lapel High School. 

He was an accomplished car salesman and received a national sales award...

Bradley Weldon Vincent

Bradley Weldon Vincent

Feb 13, 2025

Bradley Weldon Vincent, 83, of Wilkinson passed away on February 13, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family. Weldon was born on September 23, 1941 in Chanute, Tennessee to the late Reed Bradley and Ruby (Beaty) Vincent. He married the love of his life, Orpha Irene (Gosser) Vincent on February 17, 1962 and the two were married for 52...

Thomas Zirkelbach

Thomas Zirkelbach

Feb 12, 2025

Thomas F. Zirkelbach, 74, of Anderson, passed away February 12, 2025, at Envive Healthcare, Anderson, Indiana. He was born on January 22, 1951, in Anderson to Donald & Dorothy (Frossard) Zirkelbach. Thomas graduated from Anderson High School in 1969.

Thomas loved music especially Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and Phil Keaggy and was involved with the talent shows. He was very artistic...

Richard "Dick" Lee Fitzherbert

Richard "Dick" Lee Fitzherbert

Feb 11, 2025

Richard "Dick" Lee Fitzherbert, 76, of Anderson passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 11, 2025. Dick was born on April 12, 1948, in Lewiston, Maine to the late Harold and Theresa (Ouellette) Fitzherbert. After graduating from high school and attending college, Dick decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corp and faithfully serve our country until his...

Mary Jo Beaty

Mary Jo Beaty

Feb 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude for her beautiful life, that we announce the passing of Mary Jo Beaty. Mary peacefully passed away in the morning hours of February 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

 Mary Jo was born on July 2, 1951, in Muncie, Indiana and from a young age, she embraced life with...

Diane "Dye Dye" M. Simmons

Diane "Dye Dye" M. Simmons

Feb 9, 2025

Diane "Dye Dye" M. Simmons, 60, of Alexandria, passed away on February 9, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1964 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Diane was the beloved daughter of Leila (Horr) Eaton and Richard Eaton. Diane worked at Action Air doing clerical work. Diane was a "jill of all trades". She loved karaoke, golfing, drawing, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles,...

Michaela Anne Miller

Michaela Anne Miller

Feb 7, 2025

Michaela Anne Miller, a vibrant soul who brightened the lives of everyone she met, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 35. Born on May 27, 1989, in Anderson, Indiana, Michaela was the beloved daughter of David "D.R." Miller and Robyn (Jervis) Miller, who adopted her on October 10, 2000. This moment marked a special chapter in...

Laura Elisabeth Hartwell

Laura Elisabeth Hartwell

Feb 4, 2025

PENDLETON- Laura Elisabeth Hartwell, 70, of Pendleton, passed away at her home on February 4, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on July 4, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Walter and Beulah Marie (Gray) Kindley.

Laura was a loving wife, mother and grandmother in addition to a hardworking strong woman. She spent time working as a teaching...

Penny Diane Mercer

Penny Diane Mercer

Feb 2, 2025

Penny Diane Mercer, 71, of Pendleton, Indiana, left us on February 2, 2025, surrounded by love at her home. Born to Bruce and Gloria (Fruit) Jackson on May 6, 1953, Penny was a proud graduate of Huntington North High School. Over the years, she dedicated her career to the payroll department of various trucking companies before transitioning to a role...

Rhonda Bowling

Rhonda Bowling

Feb 1, 2025

Rhonda Bowling, 70, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away February 1, 2025 from injuries sustained in a house fire.

She was born on January 29, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana to Jesse and Violet (VanBibber) Smith.

Rhonda graduated from Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana. She retired as a CNA. 

Rhonda enjoyed playing Bingo, Skipbo, and drinking Pepsi. She also loved spending time with her...

Robert "Bob" "Bob-Kat" Edward Humble

Robert "Bob" "Bob-Kat" Edward Humble

Jan 31, 2025

Robert "Bob" "Bob-Kat" Edward Humble, 65, of Ingalls passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1959 to the late William "Bill" Arthur and Phyllis Maxine (Hasty) Humble. Bob married his loving wife, Caryl Jones, just a month ago, but the two have spent many years together. After graduating from high school, he began working as...

Peter Otis Shriner

Peter Otis Shriner

Jan 28, 2025

Peter “Pete” Otis Shriner, 67, of Pendleton, died January 28, 2025, at his home.

He was born on December 29, 1957, in Manhattan, Kansas and worked in the chrome plating trade for several years. 

Pete was a US Army veteran. He was an avid fisherman and loved country music. Pete had a sweet tooth and loved his chocolates. He was known as...

Kathi Lynn Wisehart

Kathi Lynn Wisehart

Jan 28, 2025

Kathi Lynn Wisehart, 69, of Shirley, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Kathi was born on June 26th, 1955 in Elwood, Indiana the daughter of the late Larry and Barbara (Cline) Hoover. She retired from an extensive nursing career of 45 plus years as an...

Betty Lou Flatford

Betty Lou Flatford

Jan 28, 2025

Betty Lou Flatford, 82, of Anderson passed away on January 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in New Tazewell, Tennessee on August 20, 1942 to the late Curtis E. and Hazel C. (Cutshaw) Peace. She married the love of her life, Luther Lee Flatford, on December 21, 1959 and the two were married for...

Sherri Everitt

Sherri Everitt

Jan 27, 2025

Sherri Lou Everitt, 55, Pendleton, died Jan. 27, 2025,from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born Oct. 10, 1969, in Anderson, to Robert Earl and Saundra Lou (Dempsey) Everitt. 

She attended Pendleton schools and graduated from Madison Heights High School. Sherri lived her life as a free spirit,who loved living off the land.

Survivors include her mother, Saundra (Dwight) Hess; daughter,...

Marilyn Walker Barnes

Marilyn Walker Barnes

Jan 27, 2025

Marilyn Walker Barnes died peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the age of 102 years. She was born October 10, 1922, in Pendleton, Indiana to J. Howard Walker and Jane Coburn Walker. She graduated from Pendleton High School in 1940. She attended DePauw University and graduated from Indiana University in 1944. She earned a master’s degree from the University of...

Jackie Jennette Meadows

Jackie Jennette Meadows

Jan 27, 2025

Surrounded by her family throughout her final hours, Jackie Jennette Meadows went peacefully to be with Jesus on Monday, January 27th after a battle with kidney disease. She was born on November 26th, 1937, to James C. and Nota Mae West in Muncie, Indiana. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and most of all a devoted wife of...

Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Clendenen

Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Clendenen

Jan 27, 2025

Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Clendenen, 70, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on January 27, 2025, at her home after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 17, 1955, in Great Lakes, Illinois, to Rex and Marilyn (Condon) Clendenen, Cindy was well-known and loved in her community.

A proud graduate of Madison Heights High School's class of 1973, Cindy made her...